In our first solo episode (!) we talk about Sarah’s TikTok stardom & what’s really going on with the North Sea. Have you seen the viral videos with the creepy music? Enjoy a random PSA about rip currents and Lydia’s thoughts on the TV show Outer Banks.

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Our questions about the reef-damaging chemicals in common sunscreens lead to so much more. Our body care products are not only harming the ocean, bleaching coral and killing larvae, but they’re also hurting us. We talk with Mike Malterre, Executive Vice President of Stream2Sea, about the hormone-disrupting ingredients in so many of our daily products. Conversations like these remind us we’re not so separate from nature after all.

Today’s Links

🧴 stream2sea.com / IG @stream2sea

🧴 shannaswan.com/press

🧴 haereticus-lab.org/protect-land-sea-certification-3/

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We talk with Ocean Mimic founder Emma Sparrow about this podcast’s origin story. It all started on a tiny island in 2020. It continued because of the plastic pollution crisis in Bali. In this episode, we explain how Sarah and Emma met, and when Lydia entered the picture. Thanks to Ocean Mimic for powering our first season!

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Cat Cushenan, better known as @catsharks, is a charismatic ecologist & freediver whose travels have led her to study marine life in extraordinary places— creating some great stories. We talk the dangers of overtourism, how to protect fragile ecosystems, and Cat’s serious love of sharks. A great episode for aspiring marine biologists, travel adventurers, & shark lovers (and fearers!) alike.

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Anything is possible and magic is real in Mermaid Elle's underwater world. From her mermaid diving skills to her viral environmental education videos, this mermaid is a powerful force for ocean conservation and an inspiring businesswoman. How does one get into this line of work? We chat how to connect with the next generation of sustainable sirens.

🧜‍♀️Mermaid Elle’s IG: @themermaidelle

🧜‍♀️Mermaid Elle’s Save Our Seas YT: https://www.youtube.com/c/mermaidelle

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Coral reefs are threatened. But what can we do about it? We asked Kate Sheridan, a conservation biologist and coral restoration specialist currently working in the Maldives. It’s a wandering chat about life in the marine science world, the critical significance of coral species, and anything we can do to help protect them.


🪸Kate’s IG: @conservation_kate

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A sacred surf spot in Teahupo’o faces a looming threat– an oversized Olympic tower endangering the coral reef and the island's cherished way of life. Tahitian Pro Surfer Tereva David shares about his bond with the waves, and the grassroots efforts fighting back against the environmental neglect. This is more than a battle for a coral reef; it's a fight for the soul of a community.

🌊Tereva’s IG: @terevadavid 

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Why are killer whales taking down boats? And what about orcas in captivity? We chatted with marine biologist and conservationist Kendra Nelson to learn more about all things Orca. Follow Kendra on Instagram @intertidalkendy.

Show notes:

https://inherentlywild.co.uk/captive-orcas/ 

https://www.orcasound.net/

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We’re so excited to bring you Ocean Stories, a podcast about connecting the ocean community around themes of sustainability, conservation, and a genuine love of the sea– sponsored by our friends at @oceanmimic. Hosted by @postcardfromsarah and @lydiacarey4

Ocean Stories is here to bridge the gap between everyday ocean lovers and those who are working in, on, and around the sea to protect it. We want to have fun, productive, and accessible conversations about the complex challenges that our Earth faces.